Help the Humane Society for Southwest Washington ring in kitten season by donating kitten food, milk replacement and other items, noon-3 p.m. Saturday at the Vancouver shelter.Humane Society for Southwest Washington

Saturday

Dogs for the Deaf Dog Walk: The 23rd annual event to help Dogs for the Deaf continue to rescue, train and place certified assistance dogs around the country will take place 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Jacksonville Elementary School, 655 Hueners Lane in Jacksonville. Event includes a "Super Hear-O-Dog costume contest," pet photos and more. Cost: $30, which includes up to two dogs; register at dogsforthedeaf.org or call 541-826-9220.

National "Happy Tails" pet adoption event: Adoptable pets from eight local rescue groups will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bethany Unleashed by Petco store, 4720 N.W. Bethany Blvd. in Portland. The event will also include free pet food samples, animal care advice and family-friendly activities, and guests will have the opportunity to donate dog or cat food to a local shelter. Details: unleashedby.petco.com.

Kitten shower at HSSW: Help the Humane Society for Southwest Washington to ring in "kitten season" with games, cake and the opportunity to donate kitten food, kitten milk replacement and other items, noon-3 p.m. in the Community Room at the shelter, 1100 N.E. 192nd Ave. in Vancouver. Participants will also have the chance to learn how to foster kittens during an information session from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free; visit southwesthumane.org to find out more.

Cat adoptions: Cats from the Cat Adoption Team will be available at various Portland-area PetSmart locations and the Tualatin PetCo, noon-4 p.m. today and tomorrow. Visit catadoptionteam.org for more information.

Show and Tell Saturday: Animal Aid invites the public to visit with adoptable cats, noon-4 p.m. at the shelter, 5335 S.W. 42nd Ave. in Portland. Details: animalaidpdx.org.

Free cat adoptions: Cats and kittens will be available for adoption, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment at The Oregon Cat Project, 342 B Ave. in Lake Oswego. The Oregon Cat Project is an "adoption fee free zone," so no fee is associated with cat adoptions. More information: theoregoncat.org.

Puppy romp: Puppies will learn how to play and socialize with other dogs in an appropriate way, and OHS trainers will be on hand to answer any questions about raising puppies at this class, 1-1:45 p.m. in Manners Halls at the Animal Medical and Learning Center at Oregon Humane Society, 1067 N.E. Columbia Blvd. in Portland. Puppies must be five months or younger, current on vaccinations and show no signs of illness. Cost: donation; details at oregonhumane.org.

Sunday

PAW Team Clinic: Portland Animal Welfare Team will offer its monthly clinic,8 a.m.-3p.m. Sunday (but clients must arrive no later than 9 a.m. to be seen) at 2700 N.W. Front Ave., Building J. The nonprofit also seeks volunteers to help with Sunday's clinic. Cost: $5 co-pay; details at portlandanimalwelfareteam.org or call 971-333-0729 to pre-qualify.

St. Paul Rodeo Trail Ride: Begin with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m., then join more than 400 riders, led by the St. Paul Rodeo Royal Court, with a two-hour trail ride through North Willamette Valley at 10 a.m., followed by a free lunch. No entry fee to ride or parking fee; learn more at stpaulrodeo.com.